Employment in the EU environmental economy increased from 3.6 million full-time equivalents in 2014 to 5.8 million in 2023 (+2.2 million), an average annual growth of 5.5%, according to Eurostat.
The EU Commission has presented a new EU-wide notice and label for products sold on the EU market, with the aim of better informing consumers of their rights and to introduce uniform product labelling.
The European Commission has announced the launch of the second call for strategic projects to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for European industry.
The EU imported €478 billion worth of high-tech products in 2024, amounting to a small decrease of 0.2% compared with 2023, while exports reached €501 billion, up 8.1% from 2023
Trainee contracts should have clear provisions on pay, duration and social protection, according to a European Parliament committee, voting on new rules to prevent abusive practices against trainees.
The European Parliament and EU Council have reached a provisional political agreement on a Commission proposal to update the EU’s lists of water pollutants.
The European Investment Bank and the EU Commission announced at the UN General Assembly the signing of a €400 million financing facility with the Palestine Monetary Authority to support the economic recovery and resilience of the Palestinian private sector.
